Legends and Dragons 48- Annie Burleson
Posted on Friday, Mar 28, 2025
Show Notes
Jimmy and Chance welcome Annie Burleson to the show. Introduction: Annie is welcomed to the show.
Early Life: Annie discusses growing up in the Bronx recounts a fight in grade school and moving to New Jersey at 14. Moving to Texas: She explains moving to Texas at 22.
Family: Annie mentions her three sons, Luke, Matthew, and Chad. Martial Arts Journey: Annie describes getting into martial arts, her black belt experience and meeting Pat Burleson.
Christian Soldiers: She discusses the Christian Soldiers program the program’s 25-year history is mentioned.
Pat’s Passing: Annie talks about Pat’s passing, his final words and honoring Jesus.
MMA Fight: She recounts winning an MMA fight and details of the fight.
Hallelujah: Annie shares the story behind using “Hallelujah” which her students adopted.
Serving Others: The importance of serving others is discussed, with Annie sharing her experience caring for Pat.
Guests
Hosts
Jimmy Clouse
Jimmy is an Air Traffic Controller and a first degree black under the training of Grand Master Miguel Valdez, the Blind Dragon.
Chance Burleson
Chance is a 8th degree black belt in American Karate and is the Chief Instructor and Co-founder of Legends Martial Arts Inc. Since the age of five, Chance was trained by his father Grandmaster J. Pat Burleson. Grandmaster Burleson was the first United States Karate Champion in 1964.